May 6th, 2009 (wed)
4 to 6, 6 to 8 pm
$35 per workshop or $55 for two workshop
Two master musicians from Japan's acclaimed taiko ensemble Kodo will be giving a special workshop on May 6th at the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center in Prospect Heights in Brooklyn.
Yoshikazu, one of the premiere taiko players in Japan, has been mesmerizing audiences across the world for close to four decades. In 1981 he was one of the founding members of Kodo, and has been the group's featured O-daiko player and center-man for the "Yatai-bayashi" climax ever since. Yoko has been a specialist in the koto, dance and singing with Kodo since it's inception.
Workshop 1
KASANE UTA (singing workshop) 4 to 6 pm
Kiyari uta- from Miyake Island with Yoshikazu
Hachijo- from Hachijo Island with Yoko
Both of these songs are performed in conjunction with taiko rhythms
These two songs can be combined to form a beautiful duo, often with the male voice singing Kiyari and female singing Hachijo. Both instructors are adept at working with people to overcome their inhibitions, sing with more volume and expression.
$35
workshop 2
HANYA BUSHI Taiko/Dance/Song 6 to 8
Hanya Bushi*- folk dance from Sado Island- participants learn the taiko drum part, dance and song
A great mental and physical workout for people of ALL ages and experience levels. Learn each component separately and then bring the parts together for a festive obon dance.
$35
Where:
Renate Albertsen-Marton Gallery - The Village@Gureje
886 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Btw. Underhill Ave and Washington Aves in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn)
C or G to Clinton Washington, or NRQW to Atlantic Ave.
Please call for directions: 718 857 2522
please RSVP: kaoru@watanabekaoru.com
